T Tanner Ingle, 26, is a third-year UDFA who has spent his entire NFL career with the Rams. He made his regular-season debut in 2025 and appeared in three games this season plus the Wild Card win over the Panthers, totaling 3 tackles. McVay has nicknamed him “the human missile,” and while he remains primarily a special-teams contributor, he has seen defensive snaps this year. 🛡️💥
Elias Neal is a second-year UDFA who played in six games as a rookie and has appeared in two games this season. He has not recorded a stat, but his role mirrors Ingle’s as a depth, special-teams option with limited defensive action. 🧰🔧
The Bears also face roster questions ahead of the game. Ozzy Trapilo suffered a season-ending injury at left tackle, opening the door for Theo Benedet to replace him, while Braxton Jones was activated from injured reserve. There’s speculation that Joe Thuney could slide from his usual guard spot to protect Caleb Williams’ blind side, underscoring how Chicago is weighing protection considerations against the Rams’ aggressive pass rush. 🐻🛡️
Rams edge rusher Jared Verse remains a focal point for LA’s pass rush. Coaches praise his disruption, even if sacks haven’t always followed. Verse emphasized the need to wrap up Williams and avoid lunging, and the Rams plan to keep pursuing the QB with relentless energy in what looks to be a turnover-prone clash. 💥🏈
